Pakistan: Government faces backlash over Ordinances to push 'draconian laws'

Feb 23, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], February 23 : The Imran Khan government is facing heavy backlash from all quarters for amending the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act...

Pak journalists' nationwide protest continues over controversial PECA Law, condemn crackdown on press freedom

Feb 13, 2025

Journalists protested the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act (PECA) for the second day in a row in response to a call from the...

SC takes note of heinous crimes committed by minors, wonders whether Juvenile Act has subserved its objective

Nov 16, 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday took note of brutal and heinous crimes committed by juveniles and said that it makes them wonder whether the...

Pakistan's cyber-gag law Peca under fire: Report

Mar 01, 2022

Lahore [Pakistan], March 1 : A provincial court in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Monday admitted a petition that challenged the controversial ordinance amending the...

Two dozen Pak journalists prosecuted under PECA act in 2 years: Report

Nov 02, 2021

Islamabad [Pakistan], November 2 : A report of the Freedom Network launched on the eve of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes...

CM Siddaramaiah inaugurates 'Bengaluru Safe City Command Centre' to curb crime against women

Nov 24, 2023

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated on Friday the 'Bengaluru Safe City Command Centre' to curb crimes against women in the state.